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ForwardRecent Research on the Use of Beta-Glucans in CVD and Immune Health
This continuing education course will provide an overview of recent research related to the potential health benefits of beta-glucans in the areas of CVD risk factors and enhanced immune function. Common types of dietary beta-glucans will be discussed along with their specific features and key health benefits. The use of supplements will also be addressed as well as how RDs can help patients make informed choices about including beta-glucans in their diet.
Course content appeared in the October 2024 edition of Today's Dietitian Magazine.
Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education course, nutrition professionals should be better able to:
- Define the term beta-glucans and list dietary sources.
- Educate clients on ways specific beta-glucans may provide therapeutic health benefits.
- Assist clients with specific strategies to incorporate beta-glucans into their diet.
Additional Information
Course content was written by Danielle VenHuizen, MS, RDN, a Seattle-based dietitian and owner of Food Sense Nutrition.
The faculty and planners for this activity have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
An "ineligible company" includes any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
In support of improving patient care, Great Valley Publishing Company (publisher of Wolf Rinke Associates) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This activity will also award credit for dietetics (CDR CPEU).
RDs and DTRs are to select activity type 102 in their Activity Log. Sphere and Competency selection is at the learner’s discretion.
Available Credit
- 2.00 CDR